AB-1-010 (3) - Introduction to the Tourism Industry

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2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)

Swedish

Optional

First

1

5 cr

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:

Competence in local and global perspective on the
tourism industry

Competence in consumer behavior in tourism

Future competence in the tourism industry

Basic competence in corporate social
responsibility within tourism

SDGs in focus:

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
12. Responsible consumption and production

Upon completion of this study unit:

You have knowledge to examine the tourism industry
from
both a global and local perspective. (Knowledge)

You have knowledge about basic theories and
concepts
related to consumer behavior in tourism.
(Knowledge)

You have knowledge to identify some current
challenges and
needs for development in the tourism industry.
(Knowledge)

You have skills to apply perspective thinking and
see
connections between small practical problems and
large strategic issues. (Skills)

You have skills to actively follow and discuss
current
issues in the tourism industry. (Skills)

You have skills to work responsibly and strive
proactively
for a more sustainable future. (Skills)

You have a curious, critical, respectuful and
proactive approach to undertsanging the tourism
industry. (Approach)

Lectures

Discussions

Pair- and group assignments

Guest lectures

None.

• Lectures - 30 hours
• Excursions and demonstrations - 20 hours
• Project- and production work/artistic activities - 30 hours
• Individual studies - 20 hours
• Internet-based studies - 35 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Multiform education

Exams (written-, oral-, home-)

Quizzes
Pair- and group assignments
Learning report

Total points 100, to pass
the course minimum 50 points required.

• Koskinen Kaisa
• Fabricius Susanna

Fabricius Susanna

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No limit (84 students enrolled)

12 months after course has ended

2023-10-09 to 2023-10-23

Date of examination will be announced later - Exams